New Arrivals: Contemporary Sofa & Organic Modern Accents

 

Celebrate moments of rest and relaxation.

Discover a new level of luxury with this highly configurable sofa sectional. Move the backrests into a second position for a deeper, reclining seat. Elegant and detailed, down to the customizable stitching. Available in leather or fabric.

Beautiful from any angle, this geometric accent table is available in teak, oak, and blackened oak. Just grab a throw and a book.

 
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A Message from the Owners

EWF Modern will be temporarily closed to the public starting 3/16/2020 to encourage social distancing in our community. The safety and health of our team and our community is paramount to us and we will continue to update you during this complex and evolving period if our plans change.

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First Look: March New Arrivals

Ethnicraft Modular Sofa
 

Come see what’s new in our showroom! This modular sofa allows you to combine different shapes and sizes to create the perfect arrangement for your dream space. Don’t forget the finishing touches, like natural incense and Palo Santo to set the mood.

 
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Designer Spotlight: NE Alberta

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When our clients moved into a town home, they wanted to refresh the space with a new design. As two well traveled individuals, their passion for people and places is evident in their collection of art and objects from their journeys, which we used as the creative direction for the design. 

The dining room is just off the front entry, so we created an immediate impact of both drama and intimacy. The double bookshelves elongated the room, the over-sized pendant made the space feel larger and created a focal point, and the overall composition was rich, warm and elegant. Two orange ottomans gave a pop of color and double as entry benches or extra seating at the dining table.

 

In the living room, we highlighted an original painting with a carved cabinet that visually anchored it on the long wall. This created a palette of modern earth tones that feel organic but also clean, bold and contemporary. The sofa, ottoman, accent chairs and rug were selected to be a soft muted pallet - comfortable, practical, and calming.

The third room, endearingly called the ‘snuggery’, was designed as a lounge space not only for guests (as there is a hidden sleeper in the sofa) but also for the clients to relax, read and watch television.

 
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Designer Spotlight: NE Portland

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Our client in NE Portland moved into a newly built contemporary home. We focused on design for the open floor plan living and dining rooms, home office, and master bedroom.

Due to the high ceilings, fresh white paint and spaciousness of the home, the objective was to create intimacy, ethereal and serene palettes, and texture to make it feel cozy and still modern. The soft grays, taupes and mineral blues in the living room, offset by the beautiful artwork and fireplace, completed the look. The ergonomics, the actual feel of upholstery, and comfort of the seating were important.

 

For example, we choose a sofa that could accommodate higher neck support with a higher-than-normal seat density to strike a very comfortable sofa sectional, perfect for watching television or curling up to a good book and enjoying a fire. Similarly, the laser-cut leather armchairs for the dining table offer a molded generous seat for a dinner that could last into the early hours.  

As a painter and highly creative person who values ritual, our client lives a life of wonder, wisdom, and whimsy. Our collaborative goal was to incorporate her ideas and preferences which, according to her son, resulted in a “modern monastery!”

 
 

Designer Spotlight: Interior Design Spotlight: Modern Home in West Linn

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Our clients in West Linn needed space planning and furniture selection for the living and dining rooms in their open floor plan, newly built contemporary home.

They are a fun, young family with two toddlers and refined design taste, so it was important to find a realistic solution for their lifestyle. The goal was to incorporate their preferences of European-style furniture with a bold and monochromatic palette.

 

The home is open, airy and spacious so our designers chose furniture to anchor the space and make it feel inviting and intimate. They used the expertly selected finishes as inspiration for the upholstery - marrying the walnut detailing on the fireplace with the dining table, and coordinating with the bold black trim featured throughout the home. The eco- leather on the dining chairs makes it easy to clean up after young children.

The final touches included a selection of original artwork and handmade accessories that added pops of color and a layer of organic texture.

 
 

First Thursday with Emily Bates & Tricia French

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
6 - 9 PM


Emily Bates and Tricia French’s love and passion for the natural world synced up in this first ever collaboration. Each artist brought her unique approach of painting and world view to the canvas, and a harmonious dialogue began.

The Pacific Northwest inspired with its vast, expansive and ever-changing landscape, and the creatures and moments shared with it.

Blanket skies, the nurturing life-giving elements of water — coexisting in a diverse and life sustaining planet. Each piece creates its own resonance and message unique to the viewer.

Both artists will also be exhibiting select independent works, congruent with the series.

 

Designer Spotlight: North Vancouver

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Our clients in Vancouver, WA were ready for the finishes touches for their home. They needed a modern, complete look for the open floor plan living area; to convert their casual home office to a cozy den; and, most importantly, new lighting to set the mood at any time of day.

 

EWF Modern designers  incorporated the client’s existing favorites, including an Italian white leather sofa purchased here, a deep blue bespoke rug, and a Scandinavian hardwood sideboard and cabinet. Some rearranging of their existing artwork made room for two new pieces - an original abstract by a local artist, and a felted, graphic piece that added texture and warmth. 

The project wrapped up in Spring 2019 and we are thrilled with the results! The lighting concept created drama during the day and intimate, accent lighting in the evening. The designers matched the weight and scale of their existing pieces with oversized, European inspired pendant lights and a mid-century flush mount in the entryway. Additional layering of accessories and texture created a polished, sophisticated space that still maintains a playful feel with color and depth. 

 
 

First Thursday Pop-Up: Clay Factor Ceramics

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THURSDAY, MAY 2
6 - 9 PM

Join us for wine and new work from Clay Factor Ceramics, a Portland-based ceramic studio creating handmade porcelain wares for the home, retail and hospitality industry.

Studio founder Minu Oh is known for her modern approach to traditional ceramic inlay and marbling technique. Working specifically with porcelain, she borrows from the medium’s unique qualities of translucency, purity and fine density to guide and evolve her work.

She will be debuting new additions to the Eureka collection (as well as the classics) for First Thursday!

See you there!

 

Designer Spotlight: NW Portland

This contemporary new construction home in Cedar Mills was looking for a complete transformation with upgrading their furniture. The focus was to bring in pieces that were warm and inviting, starting with the great room.

Sectional 2848 covered in a taupe fabric with deep navy undertones complimented their earth toned floors. The adjustable headrests on the sectional are perfect for support and relaxation. The sinuous forms of the dining chair and barstool collections bring movement through the dining room. The chairs have a high curved back, providing lumbar and back support.

New homes are a work in progress and will continue to have layers added on to complete the needs of their everyday lives. We will move on to other areas in the future.

Designer Spotlight in The Pearl

Laura and Wade moved into a condo in the Pearl District and were ready for a change. As wine enthusiasts and cocktail maestros, they love to entertain and wanted their new home to be modern and reflect hospitality, warmth, and comfort.

The challenge of an open floor plan is defining living spaces. Laura and Wade wanted designated entry, living, and dining areas, and a nook in their bedroom for light office tasks. Our designers started with rugs to define the focus of each, and took color cues from Laura and Wade’s art collection. The textured shag rug in the living area shows comfort and the glass topped coffee table provides utility and a focal point without carrying a lot of visual weight.

For the dining area, they used a hide rug to anchor the table, and added chairs and a console to add storage and functionality. As a finishing touch, the designers added mirrors to open up the space and reflect the gorgeous Pearl city lights. The end result is a modern home with warm organic touches of walnut and comfortable, inviting areas to entertain.